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There has been an overall improvement in African governance since 2008 due to economic growth development in some countries, but democracy and political governance remain weak in many countries. (Photo: Mahmud Turkia/AFP)
AFRICAN GOVERNANCE REPORT

African Governance Report: Highlights

Good governance and respect for human rights is crucial for economic development

  • Tehillah Nieselow
13 min read
The African Governance Report is pushing for all African countries to sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, to establish a common market for 1.3-billion Africans.
AFRICAN GOVERNANCE REPORT

The first assessment of African governance by Africans

The state of governance in Africa has improved, with strong gains made in socioeconomic development

  • Tehillah Nieselow
7 min read